Favourite Sci-Fi/Fantasy film
Synopsis
Set against the coming of Christianity, this is the story of the last hero: in 507, a monstrous troll wrecks havoc in the mead hall of the Danish king, Hrothgar. He offers rewards for the death of Grendel, so Beowulf, a great and boastful Geat warrior, arrives with his thanes. Beowulf sets aside his armor and awaits the monster; a fierce battle ensues that leads to Beowolf’s entering the watery lair of Grendel’s mother, where a devil’s bargain awaits. Beowulf returns to Herot, the castle, and becomes king. Jump ahead many years, and the sins of the father are visited upon Beowulf and his kingdom. The hero must face his weakness and be heroic once again. Is the age of demons over?
Why this is my favourite Sci-Fi/Fantasy film?
On this one I have leant to the Fantasy side of things. I am not a fan of Harry Potter and have not seen (nor desire to see) a Lord of the Rings film *shock horror*, so I have to go with Beowulf. Beowulf is a tale that is arguably the story of the first super-hero, a story that deserves respect if nothing else.
The Trailer
You’ll watch this, but not LotR??
Speechless.
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Dan,
I know this seems bizarre. I do not really have a good reason as to why I don’t have a lot of interest in LoTR, perhaps just an illogical counter reaction to the hype associated with the series. I may have to rethink that position now the hype related to expectation alone has subsided and the movies still have a following.
I also don’t get excited by Harry Potter though did see the first part of HP7 in the cinema. Had free tickets to Gold Class (cinema with recliners and table service etc) and the only thing showing in there was HP7. Was just starting to like Dobby then they killed him off. Felt like a little kid watching that one Ewok die in RoTJ. That said I am not compelled to watch part two.